Seasonal & Holidays

Westport Announces Memorial Day Parade Float Theme

The theme for the Memorial Day Parade float contest is in honor of the late William Vornkahl​, President of the Westport Veterans Council.

Information from the Town of Westport:

WESTPORT, CT — In honor of the late William Vornkahl, President of the Westport Veterans Council, the Town of Westport announced that the theme for the Memorial Day Parade float contest will be “The American Flag.”

There will be certificates awarded in the following categories: Best Development of Theme, Best Youth Organization Float, Most Creative, Best Community Organization, Most Colorful, and the Best Overall Float.

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On Memorial Day (Monday, May 27, 2024), the Parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. The route begins on Riverside Avenue, continues east on Post Road East, to Myrtle Avenue, to Main Street, and ending at Parker Harding Plaza.

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